Ryan Woods has assured the Brentford fans that the squad are going to be giving 100 per cent to ensure that bragging rights over QPR remain at Griffin Park.

The Bees have not yet sold their allocation with many fans citing ticket prices at Loftus Road as a reason for not going.

But Woods paid tribute to the supporters and hailed Brentford as a tight knit club.

“More than anything, we know they're going to be there behind us. The fans are brilliant here,” he said.

“It's a real tight knit club and it's great to be around as long as they know we're going to try our socks off for them and put in 100 per cent and we can continue the good run of form against them and keep the bragging rights.”

Ryan Woods (Image: Paul Burgman/Press-Photos.com)

Woods grew up watching Walsall and knows how much games against local rivals mean as a supporter and it does rub off on the squad.

He added: “Absolutely. I remember being a kid and going to watch Walsall at the time and how much you want your team to win, especially in these types of games.

“It's massive for the fans and for us. We're going to put in the best performance for the fans and hopefully get the bragging rights.”

But, despite the importance of the fixture, the Bees are not changing their preparation for this fixture.

He explained: “Absolutely. We try and concentrate on every game whether it's Burton, QPR or anyone.